Events

Saturday 4/27

Guided Forest Bath: A one-hour guided forest bathing experience to deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul; 2-3 p.m.; free registration required; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-389-7275.

Sunday 4/28

Community Run with Wander Run Club: Run with others every Sunday morning, all paces, all bodies; 8-10 a.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; instagram.com/wander_run_club or 541-389-7275.

Sunriver Pétanque Club: In Pétanque, players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 1-4 p.m.; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Tension Release Yoga: A class for alleviating tension, preventing sports injuries and restoring flexibility, each week focuses on a specific area of the body, all levels welcome including beginners; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Monday 4/29

Total Core Yoga Classes: The series focuses on developing total core: the network of muscles throughout the trunk; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 4/30

Swordfighting from the age of pirates: Historical fencing practices and competitions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free for the first month, sliding-scale dues afterwards; Bend Masonic Lodge, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.

Wednesday 5/1

Yoga Mama Classes: A yoga series designed specifically for moms with younger kids, ages 6 and under; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $126; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.pike13.com or 541-241-3919.

Thursday 5/2

RendezVan: A long weekend of live music, soft spring laps and sunshine awaits for families, skiers, riders, travelers, RVers, campers and van-lifers at Mt. Bachelor; begins 9 a.m.; prices vary; 13000 SW Century Drive; rendezvan.com.